new obsession: greek-style yogurt
I recently started eating something I always thought I hated: plain yogurt. Oh, but not just any plain. Greek-style yogurt, with a texture and taste so creamy and rich, a friend calls it “dessert yogurt.” Add a little bit of honey or some frozen fruit, and suddenly my breakfast seems incredibly decadent. My absolute favorite right now is Fage, which tastes just as rich even when it’s 0% fat. Though I haven’t yet, this is a yogurt that begs to be added to recipes — and they supply some, too. My first runner-up is Greek Gods, which is available in several sweetened (but nowhere near as sweet as traditional yogurt brands) varieties like fig and pomegranate. And now I find that making my own yogurt is not only possible, it sounds sorta, well, easy, according to Beekman 1802 (a gorgeous site just learned about, where the above photo was taken). There will definitely be yogurt-making experiments in my culinary future. –Mary T.
My nutritionist recommended Fage 0% to me – but its been almost a year since, and I still haven’t brought myself to try it. I’m not a yogurt fan.
A friend of mine uses it in a 50/50 ratio with bleu cheese crumbles and dips her veggie buffalo “chicken” in it. Not quite a recipe – but ineresting, I think.
I do want to try it, and I know they sell it in individual containers with a side of honey or fruit, but I’m scared! I want to like it and am afraid I won’t. I’m weird.
Yum! I had a yogurt machine in college and used to make 10 cups of week. I really should get back to doing that, since the kids eat so much yogurt. Not sure if they still make the machines or not. My Mom always did hers in the oven, but I’d probably forget it in there. Thanks for reminding me!
Fage is wonderful and I’m so pleased I can get it in the US. The 0% is good, but I find that for a really decadent treat nothing beats the full fat version (the 2% also tastes much nicer). The corner pots that come packed with a blob of honey or fruit puree on the side are very decadent and delicious (available in full fat and 2%).
My favourite breakfast is muesli or granola with a couple of spoonfuls of apple sauce and a blob of Fage yogurt on top.
Making your own yogurt is so easy … and worthwhile! I make mine periodically in a big bowl in the oven (the pilot light in a gas oven is just warm enough). No special equipment required: pot, thermometer, “live” yogurt for starter, milk, big bowl, warm spot.
There’s a long explanation here (http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/1980-03-01/Make-Your-Own-Yogurt.aspx) but my favourite recipe, for it’s simplicity, is in Why French Women Don’t Get Fat.
When I’m lazy, 0% Fage is a very nice back up plan!
It’s a little expensive, but Siggi’s is my new fave. They have an orange-ginger flavor that is awesome. You can usually find it at Whole Foods.
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I used to make my own yogurt all the time (I used this: http://www.amazon.com/EuroCuisine-YM80-Yogurt-Maker/dp/B000Q4Y8OY). It’s really easy! But I stopped making it when I came across Fage. It’s my favorite yogurt, too.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Fage yogurt. It’s the best brand I’ve tried.
Enjoy!
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